Public health investigating E. coli outbreak - (University of Guelph)
August 2, 2008 – 6:15 pmIn the interests of the health of our community, the University is posting this bulletin. Representatives of Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health are investigating a possible E. coli outbreak.
Symptoms of E. coli include diarrhea, stomach cramps, nausea and/or vomiting.
If you or a family member recently had, or currently has any of those symptoms, please call Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health at 1-877-844-8653.
For more information about E. coli go to www.wdghu.org
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